| Class 2 Device Recall MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra |  |
Date Initiated by Firm | June 20, 2011 |
Date Posted | August 10, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on January 14, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-2979-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
59170 |
510(K)Number | K101347 |
Product Classification |
System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - Product Code LNH
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Product | MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra System - Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging |
Code Information |
Model numbers 10432914 and 10432915 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc 51 Valley Stream Pkwy Malvern PA 19355
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For Additional Information Contact | Meredith Adams 610-219-6300 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Firm discovered during product monitoring that on a few systems the gradient cable connections did not meet their specifications after installation. Locally, the cable connections overheated, making servicing necessary.The potential exists for a cable connection to become overheated, leading to the emission of smoke and possible material damage. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | Siemens sent a "CUSTOMER SAFETY ADVISORY NOTICE" letter dated June 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions that will be taken.
The letter informs customers that an inspection of the gradient cable connections and an emergency shutdown mechanism will be installed by a field service representative during a visit to all affected locations. |
Quantity in Commerce | 26 |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = LNH
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